Join us for a 2 part workshop series led by Jessica Alexander, LMFT all about working with clients and families navigating addiction and early recovery, taught from a family systems theory informed lens. 6 total CEs available! 

We recommend attending both parts to get the most out of this training, but you may register for either part individually.

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Workshop Details:

Part 1: Understanding Addiction through a Family Systems Lens

• Friday May 15, 2026 - 9:00am-12:15pm

• Approved for 3 core CEs by GAMFT and LPCA-GA!

• Live Virtual/Synchronous

• Price - $95 for single workshop, or attend both parts for $170

Join Jessica Alexander LMFT, a substance use treatment and family therapy specialist, to learn all about effectively working with clients experiencing addiction. Whether you work primarily with clients struggling with substance use or if you are just wanting to learn more about this important treatment area, this workshop will provide practical interventions, tools, and handouts to enhance your clinical practice! 

Key Takeaways:

1. Gain knowledge in family systems theory and how each person in the family plays a role in healing and recovery 

2. Explore in depth boundary setting, effectively communicating, and creating healthier family dynamics by addressing the underlying issues. 

3. Learn about the different types of family roles in addiction, as well as engage in discussion of the different parenting styles/attachment styles and how this can impact the client in recovery. 

Part 2: A Solution-Focused Approach to Working with Clients in Early Recovery

• Saturday May 16, 2026 - 9:00am-12:15pm

• Approved for 3 core CEs by GAMFT and LPCA-GA!

• Live Virtual/Synchronous

• Price - $95 for single workshop, or attend both parts for $170

Join Jessica Alexander LMFT, a substance use treatment and family therapy specialist, to explore more hands-on interventions therapists can utilize with their clients in early recovery from drug addiction. This workshop is aimed to assist you in deepening your understanding of clients & their loved ones in early recovery, and to provide practical solution-focused strategies for interventions. 

Key Takeaways

1. Gain understanding of the mindset of someone in early recovery, how important connection is during this time, and ways to support clients navigating this huge life transition. 

2. Learn new solution focused interventions and how to apply them in their clinical work with clients for groups as well as individual therapy. 

3. Gain knowledge in how to support clients and their family members in early recovery from drug addiction and ways to maintain boundaries and create a routine that supports continued recovery. 

Registration Details:

To register, please complete the form linked below. You may register for either workshop as a stand-alone, or you may register for both workshops at a discounted package price, and you will select this on the registration form. 

Once you have completed the registration form, you will receive an email within a few days containing the payment link. Once you have completed the form and payment you are considered officially registered and you will receive a confirmation email.

Click here for the Registration Form

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Discounted pricing available for students currently enrolled in a mental health field bachelor's, master's or PhD/PsyD/DMFT/etc program! If you are interested in registering for the student rate of $35 for one workshop or $60 for both, please email info@evergreenterapy-ga.com with a copy of your student ID or other proof of enrollment.

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Workshop Cancellation Policy

Virtual Attendees: Participants who have indicated virtual attendance who have registered and paid for the workshop may cancel with at least 24 hours notice of the workshop and receive a full refund. Participants who cancel with less than 24 hours notice will not receive a refund of the workshop registration fee unless in the case of an emergency. 

Please email info@evergreentherapy-ga.com with any questions or concerns.

Save the Date!

We had a great turn out and feedback for this workshop in January 2026, so we are planning to offer it again Friday August 7, 2026! 

This is a great opportunity to get your Ethics hours in before renewal in September 2026!

If you'd like to be notified via email when registration opens for this workshop, please complete the interest form by clicking here! 

(We anticipate opening registration sometime in late June 2026)

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Previous Attendee Feedback:

"The content, flow, and engagement with participants was excellent! It was a great ethics training for therapists working with adolescents. It was a very good refresher on the ethical considerations and guidelines in working with this population and their parents/families. "

"It wasn't just another ethics course. There was so much valuable, practical info shared today. Thank you!"

"Thank you, this was super informative and I would love to take another one from you both."

"This is my third workshop with Evergreen and I plan to continue attending more in the future.  The trainings have been very informative and applicable to my practice."